can i become a teacher if i have a misdemeanor charge that was dropped and arrest for shoplifting on my record?

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i went to court for attemtpting to steal 90$ worth of merchandise and so i got the misdemeanor. My public defender told me after my 16 month probation i could get it expunged off my record and it would show as case dismissed. i still have the arrest though snd i want to know if i should change my major while i still can (i’m a freshman in college) PLEASE HELP!!!!